(1)In section 8(1) of the 1981 Act (persons who are judges of the Crown Court), in paragraph (b) for “or Recorder” substitute “, Recorder or District Judge (Magistrates' Courts)”.
(2)Schedule 4 contains amendments conferring functions on District Judges (Magistrates' Courts).
(3)References in any enactment, instrument or other document to a district judge or deputy district judge do not include—
(a)a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts), or
(b)a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates' Courts).